NHTSA recall 05V-054 (05V054000)

suspension recall reported February 14, 2005 - about 9,402 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V054000
Also written as: 05V-054
Manufacturer number: 05020
Reported: February 14, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~9,402
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS THAT ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD FRACTURE UNDER HIGH LOADS THAT CAN OCCUR IN SOME DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BOLT FRACTURE, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE COULD DETACH FROM THE KNUCKLE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING COULD OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-054 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Classic - 2005

Pontiac Grand AM - 2005

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.